Connecting the church in mission

The General Board of Global Ministries is the worldwide mission, relief and development agency of The United Methodist Church, working with partners and churches in more than 115 countries to equip and transform people and places for God’s mission.

Mission priorities

Missionaries

Connecting the church with communities discerning and participating in God’s mission.

Evangelism and Church Revitalization

Sharing the good news of God’s love by helping to plant churches across the world.

Global Health

Promoting physical, emotional and spiritual well-being.

Humanitarian Relief and Recovery

Providing hope and healing to people in need.

Current UMCOR Responses

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Exhibit explores Native relationships with ancestral lands

Featuring more than 60 works by 26 contemporary Native American artists, the exhibit at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport and is presented by Global Ministries in collaboration with the church’s Native American Comprehensive Plan.

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Relieving human suffering for more than 80 years

The United Methodist Committee on Relief (UMCOR) continues to meet the needs of vulnerable populations around the world through a strong network of partners.

Denomination hits health goals…and keeps going

In 2020, the Abundant Health Initiative hit its goal of reaching 1 million women and children. The church’s work continued, and today, the lives of more than 5 million women and children have been positively impacted with health interventions.

First United Methodist Charlotte hosts Vigil for Creation opens a new window

Co-sponsored by Global Ministries, an Earth Day service and vigil called the global church to greater stewardship of creation.

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